Matchmaking in Issaquah
Issaquah has kept its character: salmon in the creek every autumn, a historic downtown with its own theatre, and trailheads where most towns would put a mall. The Highlands have added a younger, newer neighborhood on the hill. People here tend to value a full life outside of work — and they would like someone to share it with.
Sterling Introductions is a private matchmaker for women and executive men. Women apply at no cost, with no income requirement; gentlemen begin with a complimentary consultation. Identity is confirmed for everyone, and we only arrange an introduction when both people want it. In Issaquah, a first meeting might be an evening at the theatre followed by dinner up in the Highlands.
Where a first meeting might happen
Village Theatre
A much-loved musical theatre company in the heart of old town — an easy, conversation-starting first evening.
Amarone Ristorante & Bar
Italian cooking and a good wine list in the Highlands, with a daily happy hour for an early first drink.
Lake Sammamish State Park
Lakefront beaches and trails a few minutes from downtown, beautiful at the end of a summer day.
Places we like for a first meeting; Sterling has no commercial relationship with them. Check hours before you go.
Dating in Issaquah by the numbers
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for the City of Issaquah.
In Issaquah, 28.6% of men and 28.6% of women aged 15+ have never married, and there are about 83 unmarried men for every 100 unmarried women. The median age is 37.5. Single women here outnumber single men, so introductions that reach across the Eastside make a real difference.
44% of recent online daters say meeting a long-term partner was a major reason they used dating apps (national figure). Sterling is built only for that.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B12001 (Sex by Marital Status) — the detailed table behind S1201 — and table B01002 (Median Age by Sex). “Unmarried” counts people 15+ who are never married, widowed or divorced. Estimates carry margins of error. National figure: Pew Research Center, “Key findings about online dating in the U.S.” (Feb. 2023; survey July 2022).
Questions from Issaquah
Can I apply if I don't live in Issaquah proper?
Yes. We welcome women from across the Issaquah, Sammamish and greater Eastside area. Applications are free.
What happens after I apply?
We read every application privately. If there may be a natural fit, we arrange a short, confidential conversation and confirm identity before any introduction.
Are introductions always in person?
First meetings are in person, in a public place, and only with mutual interest. Initial conversations with us can be by phone or video.